We met with President & CEO John Betts and his team at McDonald’s to discuss their recent allergy-related changes and how they impact this community. It was a good first... View Article
Support our #NotLovinIt McDonald’s campaign! On January 17, McDonald’s® Canada introduced the SKOR McFlurry (which contains almonds) and noted that the SKOR pieces will not be in a contained package... View Article
Contributed by Marc Bhalla When we first learned that my daughter had an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts, I wanted to do all that I could to help her. At first,... View Article
There are lots of ways you can get involved with Food Allergy Canada! This month, you can attend a support group meeting next week in Halifax and Toronto, take an... View Article
This month, you can participate in the CFIA and Health Canada consultation on food labelling, learn about the recent changes to pre-packed food labels, read about the new severe allergy... View Article
Read on for the latest news this month including our 2017 focus, an update on McDonald’s, the new guidelines on the introduction of peanuts (including a survey link to get... View Article
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Winter session of Allergy Pals/Allergy Allies, a free online program that supports kids and youth with food allergies in eight online sessions led... View Article
In response to our open letter to McDonald’s in the Globe and Mail on January 23rd, and the overwhelming public response and media coverage around the recent allergy-related changes at... View Article
In the January 23rd issue of the Globe and Mail, we posted an open letter to Mr. John Betts, President & CEO of McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. We are... View Article
We know that many of you are upset with McDonald’s Canada and the recent introduction of their new overarching allergy statement that indicates all products on their menu “may contain... View Article
McDonald’s Canada launched the new SKOR McFlurry on January 17, 2017 along with a new allergy notice. The new allergy statement, posted at McDonald’s restaurants, notes the following: “Allergy notice. Dear... View Article
Last November, McDonald’s Canada had introduced the SKOR McFlurry in two specific Ontario restaurants as a pilot project, along with a new allergy notice. McDonald’s has announced that they will... View Article
We are very pleased to announce that Secord Elementary School in Toronto, Ontario has won the 2016 Allergy Friendly Food Drive Challenge. Secord Elementary School will receive the grand prize... View Article
Updated as of December 2019: Read the Canadian Paediatric Society’s updated recommendations on early introduction of allergenic foods for high-risk infants. As the information below is now updated, please access... View Article
Give a different type of gift to your loved ones this holiday season! Donate to Food Allergy Canada for the holidays and help us to support you, your family and... View Article
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